A Don't Starve Together server is a multiplayer environment where players can collaborate, survive, and explore the challenging and whimsical world of Don't Starve with friends. Players can join existing servers or set up their own, customizing settings to create a unique gameplay experience.
The cooperative nature of these servers encourages teamwork as players navigate the world's dangers, gather resources, and face various challenges to ensure their survival. Let us get your server set up and your friends connected!
Your server must have a server token configured before it will appear on the public list. If you have not done this yet, please learn how to add a server token here!
Step 1: Locate Your Cluster Name
Before launching the game, you need to know exactly what your server is called on the public list.
- Navigate to the MintServers Dashboard at
https://mintservers.com/dashboardand log into your account. - Click on your Don't Starve Together server from the list and select Open Game Panel.
- Go to the Startup tab on the left-hand menu in your server panel.
- Take note of the Cluster Name field. This is the exact name you will search for in the game.
Step 2: Start Your Server
Navigate back to the Console tab and click the Start button to boot up your server and make it available for players to join.
Step 3: Launch the Game and Connect
- Launch Don't Starve Together on your computer and wait for it to load to the main menu.
- From the main menu, click Browse Games to access the server browser.
- Under the Filter tab, enter the cluster name you copied from Step 1 into the search box.
- Select your server from the results and click Join to connect and begin your cooperative survival adventure!
🛠️ Troubleshooting Connection Issues
- Missing Token: Ensure your server has a valid server token generated and properly configured in your startup settings, otherwise it will remain hidden from the browser.
- Server Offline: Verify the server is fully running and shows as "Online" in the MintServers panel.
- Name Mismatch: Double-check you are searching for the correct Cluster Name without any typos.
- Version Mismatch: Check that your local game is fully updated and matches the version of Don't Starve Together running on the server.
- Server Full: Make sure the server is not full or password protected without you having the correct credentials.
If you have followed all these steps and your server is still not showing up on the list, no worries! Just open a support ticket from your billing dashboard and our team will gladly jump in and help you get your token and cluster name configured properly.